Detroit Firefighter Kevin Vance Ramsey suffered heart failure and died after fighting two fires on July 29.

“Kevin will forever be remembered for his years of service to the Detroit community,” Gov. Snyder said in a statement. “I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this difficult time.”

Ramsey was an EMS medic before becoming a firefighter and served as a Detroit firefighter for 20 years.

The Lansing Fire Department is saying goodbye to one of its own today. Firefighter and Marine Corps veteran Dennis Rodeman will be laid to rest today. Thousands of people are expected at MSU for his memorial service. We hear from two of Dennis Rodeman’s fellow firemen.

Today is September 11. It’s been 12 years since the horrible events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania that saw nearly 3,000 people die at the hands of terrorists. As Americans, we still feel unsettling emotions at the mere mention of the term “Nine-Eleven.”

We remember with pride, however, the selfless bravery of our first responders who rushed into harm’s way to save lives. While we still hold police and firefighters in high regard, those professions have weathered their share of hardships in the years since.